Customer Reviews

Breakaway

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This album sounds every bit as fresh as it did when it was released. Give it a listen and notice how the years have changed pop music. More economical in its sound, one could say innocent in sound, yet not in subject matter--this is a very romantic album, for those who can still appreciate the true aphrodesiac romance can be. Tracks like "My Little Town", a Paul Simon tune sung together with Art makes this listener long for what their continued collaboration could have been. "Lookin for the Right One", "Same Old Tears", and "99 Miles from LA", showcase Art's fabulous tenor, phrasing, and knack for the dramatic. Sure it is a little emotional, isn't that one of the things that makes music great?

This is an excellent album. I had this album 30 years ago in college and realized how much I missed it and had to have it on CD.

This is a magnificent album. I purchased on vinyl in 1975 when I was stationed in Germany. I have replaced it with cds (2- lost the first, replaced it with another copy, and of course immediately found the first cd) and expect I will eventually transition to downloading it to some MP3 player (will have to have my kids help me with this). This is magnificient because the lyrics have the same quality as a song written by Irving Berlin, or a Lerner & Loew musical (or a host of other writers from my father's time). It is a very romantic, sensitive album that unabashedly expresses masculine romanticism without pretext and insecurity. I am certain that when my daughter gets married I will choose a cut from this album for our father-daughter dance; not sure which one, but an appropriate one that conveys a message and transcends time (to my future son-in-law). BTW, don't confuse this album title with one by Kelly Clarkson of the same title (interesting how a successful title can be). If you want own non electron copy buy it while you still can.

Will Penny

I love everything about this cd. It flows, entertains and surprises. My absolute fav? Waters of March.

this album i remembered from my teenage years and has some real classics on it. real good: love it

This should be your FIRST Art Garfunkle recording! All these covers are fabulous. There is no "weak" moment on this recording. You will hear Art emote at every level. Your next encounter should be "Watermark" and hear him take Jimmy Webb's songs to another level.

It is always nice to hear music from the past. The CD is in perfect shape and was delivered quickly

If you love Simon and Garfunkel, either together as a group or as individual artists, then this CD is too good to either pass up and/or not have in your collection.
In a world where people nowadays are busy shouting at each other with thatI am going to be in your face 'tude, It is nice to go back and remember when music made sense without being obscene, because music is after all a Art (No offense Mr Garfunkel!)that touches the soul and hearts of those who lend a ear to them.
This music you can not only understand but enjoy as it relaxes you back to a time where love, flowers, romance, harmony and peace were the rule of the day, rather then hate, racism and obscenities were more in fashion then they are today.
Cat Stevens, Jame Taylor, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, and Simon and Garfunkel, all touched your soul and made the (And they still do!) world and more beautiful and a better place to live for all!
Don't believe me? Then listen, to the samples from their albums, not with only your ears, but your heart as well. These treasures will never be old school, because as Ms Baez says, your soul is: "Forever Young"

Always enjoyed anything Art performed He had that one of a kind voice that made anything He did erupt with emotion and love for music. I have had alot of his past albums but this is one I'll always treasure as one of my favorites.

This should be a "Must Have". His sound can't be duplicated. This music gently flows and lulls you into a relaxed and feel good state - like a sweet whisper. Some time ago, use to relax to it every night on cassette - gotta have it on CD.